Senior Legal Counsel - Upstream (JV\/NBV)

Provide senior Legal & Trade Compliance support (in particular to COO-Non-Operated Assets and NBV Departments) through knowledge and awareness of upstream oil and gas corporate, commercial, operational and M&A/ transactional issues in the MENA and other jurisdictions.

1. Support Senior Management, Department Managers and other Dragon Oil personnel on all upstream Legal matters relating to Dragon Oil.
2. Continuously assess Legal, Regulatory and Trade Compliance-related risks vis-à-vis JV management and corporate activities and advise Senior Management accordingly.
3. Ensure the continued establishment and adaption of the Company's corporate structure to align with the Company's operational strategy and objectives.
4. Support the Company's operational strategy and objectives through knowledge and awareness of upstream oil and gas, corporate, commercial and JV/shareholders' issues and applicable laws and regulations in MENA jurisdictions.
5. Coordinate with Senior Management on all matters pertaining to (1), (2) and (3) above and refer matters to the Audit Committee, as appropriate.
6. Implement practical, cost-effective solutions to Legal, Regulatory and Trade Compliance issues that arise.
7. Support the Finance and Procurement Departments to manage vendor payment issues and banking relationships.
8. Manage the interface with the Company's banking partners in respect of compliance-related payment and legal operational issues.
9. Manage the interface with regulators and/or authorities in relation to the Company's compliance with all applicable Laws.
10. Manage all corporate administration matters pertaining to the Company's corporate entities.

• A Law degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience in at least one of the following practice areas: Upstream oil and gas, corporate/M&A, project development experience, commercial contracts, Trade Compliance. Experience within the oil and gas industry and/or countries of Dragon Oil operations is preferred. In particular, knowledge of and experience in managing upstream corporate, project development, JV/shareholders' matters, commercial issues in the MENA jurisdictions is highly desirable.

1. Agreement and Contract Preparation
2. Audit Process
3. Business Contracts and Agreements
4. Business Law
5. Business Policy and Ethics - Legal
6. Contract Management - Legal
7. Corporate Governance
8. Due Diligence Studies
9. Financial Compliance - Venture and Operating Agreements and Contracts
10. Internal and External Legal Experts
11. Joint Venture Audits
12. Legal and Statutory Compliance - Staffing, Employee and Labor Relations
13. Legal Document Management
14. Petroleum Contracts and Agreements

• Certificate: Qualified to practice law in civil or common law jurisdiction

Physical Requirements

Years of Experience